Springfield
Leisa Gill’s journey in entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and adapting to new challenges in small businesses. Starting with a cafe in Paddington, Leisa recognized the value of networking and joined BNI to grow her catering business. Over the years, she transitioned into mortgage broking and eventually became the franchise…
The Springfield United Football Club (SUFC) community is looking to keep up their momentum after seeing women’s participation increase by 20 per cent in the wake of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Springfield United has grown every year since their inception in 2008, and now have over 95 teams with over 1,400 players. Now seeing…
UQ at Springfield is asking community members who live in Greater Springfield to join our research project so that we can explore ways to support people who might be at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Being active in nature supports our physical, mental, and social health in many ways, with opportunities to improve fitness, and…
As Springfield continues to burgeon as a thriving community, significant infrastructural enhancements are underway to accommodate its growth. The latest update reveals the completion of Stage 1 of the Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial expansion project, with progress reports on Stages 2 and 3. Stage 1, stretching from Hymba Yumba Independent School to Centenary…
The men and women of the QLD Fire and Rescue and SEQ Australian Army will go head-to-head in an AFL match at Brighton Home Stadium for the 2024 ANZAC Cup on Friday April 19. In the inaugural 2023 ANZAC Cup, the QLD Fire and Rescue women got the win and the men ended in a…
In 2023, the Springfield Central Library saw a significant increase in visitor numbers, reflecting a growing demand for its services. Ipswich City Council Chief Executive Officer Sonia Cooper said the 2023 report card showed visitors at all branches increased considerably and the library programs experienced a resurgence in popularity exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. “Libraries perform such…
Last month, Springfield community members came together for the Clean Up Australia Day event coordinated by Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc. held on March 3. Those who attended included Scouts Camira and Redbank Plains, Navodaya Group, Greater Springfield Indian Association and residents of Springfield. Springfield Lakes Nature Care president Luise Manning expressed gratitude to the…
Dust off your Jane Fonda aerobics VHS, don your denim-on-denim ensemble and get ready to relive the glory days of the 80s at Mo-Men’s Trivia Night on April 19 at the Springlake Hotel. Embracing the nostalgic charm of the 1980s, the event promises a trip down memory lane for attendees of all ages. Founding member…
After a hiatus of over a decade, the senior men’s team of the Springfield Panthers RLFC made a triumphant return to the field last season, winning the Division 3 competition in their first season back. Springfield Panthers president Natalie Fox was excited to see the senior side back after some time without them. “We decided…
In a touching display of resilience and solidarity, employees of Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS), who run Woodcrest Early Education Centre in Springfield, recently banded together to support their colleague, Kym Rachow, who tragically lost her mother Gail to breast cancer in January. A total of 19 employees from various QCCS centres, alongside Kym’s family and…